WXII 12 News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When winter weather or emergencies strike the Piedmont Triad, WXII 12 News is the primary resource for families in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, and surrounding counties. Staying informed about school closings and delays ensures the safety of students and staff during unpredictable North Carolina weather.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check WXII 12 Closings and Delays

WXII 12 provides multiple platforms to ensure you get information as soon as a superintendent makes the call.

WXII 12 Mobile App: The fastest way to get updates. You can set up push notifications for specific school districts.
Online Searchable List: The WXII 12 Closings Page features a real-time, alphabetized database of schools, daycares, and churches.
On-Air News Ticker: During WXII 12 News This Morning (starting at 4:30 AM), active delays and closings scroll across the bottom of your screen.

Decoding the Status Reports

Districts in the Triad use specific terminology to describe their operating status:

Status	Meaning
Closed (No Remote)	No school for students or staff. This is a traditional “snow day.”
Remote Learning Day	Students do not report to the building but must log in to their digital classrooms for instruction.
2-Hour Delay	Schools open two hours later than normal. Morning bus routes are also pushed back by two hours.
3-Hour Early Dismissal	School ends three hours early; often used when weather is expected to worsen in the afternoon.

How Decisions Are Made

The “First Alert” weather team at WXII 12 works closely with local officials. Typically, the decision-making process follows this timeline:

3:00 AM – 4:00 AM: District transportation officials drive “test routes” on known trouble spots and bridges.
4:30 AM: Superintendents consult with meteorologists to determine if conditions will improve or deteriorate.
5:00 AM: Announcements are sent to WXII 12 for immediate broadcast.

Pro Tip: If you don’t see your school listed, it generally means they are operating on a normal schedule. The list only displays schools that have actively reported a change.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for North Carolina from WXII 12 News. WXII12.com is your top source for Piedmont-Triad breaking news, weather and daily local news coverage.

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